Weekly Wisdom Quiz

<p>Dear Classical Wisdom Reader,</p><p>We’re not ones for shying away from controversy here at Classical Wisdom…</p><p>And this week was no exception!</p><p>We looked at ancient views on the morality of eating meat, as well as an <em>infamous </em>yet mysterious<em> </em>Roman scandal, involving Augustus, one of his family members, and the poet Ovid.</p><p>And for our Members, we looked at another perspective on the history of the Parthenon marbles, a charged issue that’s still a topic of passionate debate.</p><p><em>Not a Member? Sign up today to unlock ALL our resources, including exclusive podcasts, e-books, magazines and more.</em></p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Become A Member</span></a></p><p>But what have you learned from all these controversies? It’s time to find out with the <em>Weekly Wisdom Quiz</em>!</p><p>As always, all questions are based on articles and resources published this week here at Classical Wisdom. </p><p>A full roundup of them all is available after the quiz, alongside the answers, just in case you want to revisit anything (or missed it first time around).</p><p>So, are you ready?</p><p>Let’s go!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>1. What Latin phrase did Juvenal use to characterize Odysseus as a storyteller?</strong></p><p>a) <em>Homo novus</em><br>b) <em>Vox populi</em><br>c) <em>Mendax aretalogus</em><br>d) <em>Princeps civitatis</em></p><p><strong>2. What belief provided the principal philosophical reason for Pythagorean abstinence from eating animals?</strong></p><p>a) Animals were sacred exclusively to Apollo<br>b) The transmigration of the soul<br>c) Meat prevented mathematical reasoning<br>d) Animal sacrifice was prohibited by Greek law</p><p><strong>3. Which member of Augustus’ own family was famously charged under his morality laws?</strong></p><p>a) Livia<br>b) Julia<br>c) Tiberius<br>d) Octavia</p><p><strong>4. For how much did Elgin eventually sell the Parthenon sculptures to the British government?</strong></p><p>a) £15,000<br>b) £25,000<br>c) £35,000<br>d) £50,000</p><p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/weekly-wisdom-quiz-18b?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>5. Which author’s vivid portrayal particularly helped establish Pythagoras’ later reputation as a champion of vegetarianism?</strong></p><p>a) Virgil<br>b) Cicero<br>c) Seneca<br>d) Ovid</p><p><strong>6. When did Augustus exile Ovid?</strong></p><p>a) 8 AD<br>b) 2 AD<br>c) 20 BC<br>d) 14 AD</p><p><strong>7. Around what period did the Orphic religious movement spread through Greece?</strong></p><p>a) The second century CE<br>b) The first century BCE<br>c) The sixth century BCE<br>d) The fourth century CE</p><p><strong>8. Later in his reign, Augustus increasingly presented himself as...</strong></p><p>a) An elder statesman, priest and family man<br>b) A rebellious military adventurer<br>c) A philosopher withdrawn from public life<br>d) A champion of aristocratic extravagance</p><div><hr></div><div><div><div><p><strong>Stumped by the Questions? </strong>Become a Member to join our ever-growing community of like-minded enthusiasts, unlock ALL our resources and never miss a post!</p></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-eating-meat-moral-a0d"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-eating-meat-moral-a0d"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/is-eating-meat-moral-a0d"><img 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src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!c8jK!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa71564ea-ade8-4391-95e5-dfd6f31e6c02_1259x260.png" width="1259" height="260" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/will-there-be-crazy-people-965"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/will-there-be-crazy-people-965"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/will-there-be-crazy-people-965"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/will-there-be-crazy-people-965"></a></figure></div><div><figure><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a><source type="image/webp"><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/%24s_!yR87!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F93755957-50ef-4818-a057-bb62acd57ec4_1259x248.png" width="1259" height="248" alt=""></a></source><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a><div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a></div><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/augustus-and-propaganda"></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h3>Answers</h3><ol><li><p><strong>C) </strong><em><strong>Mendax aretalogus</strong></em> (<em>The Parthenon Marbles: A Counterpoint</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) The transmigration of the soul</strong> (<em>Is Eating Meat Moral?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>B) Julia</strong> (<em>Image of an Emperor: Augustus and Propaganda</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) £35,000</strong> (<em>The Parthenon Marbles: A Counterpoint</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>D) Ovid</strong> (<em>Is Eating Meat Moral?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) 8 AD</strong> (<em>Image of an Emperor: Augustus and Propaganda</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>C) The sixth century BCE</strong> (<em>Is Eating Meat Moral?</em>)</p></li><li><p><strong>A) An elder statesman, priest and family man</strong> (<em>Image of an Emperor: Augustus and Propaganda</em>)</p></li></ol><h3>The Wisdom Scale 🏺</h3><p><strong>0 - 2 correct: Novice of the Agora 📜</strong><br>You’ve just stepped into the great conversation. The scrolls await - there’s much wisdom to uncover!</p><p><strong>3 - 4 correct: Seeker of Wisdom🔍</strong><br>You’ve grasped the basics and show a thirst for deeper understanding. Keep exploring the ancient paths.</p><p><strong>5 - 6 correct: Scholar of the Classics 🏛️</strong><br>You walk confidently among the philosophers and poets. Your knowledge bridges myth and reason.</p><p><strong>7 - 8 correct: Sage of the Ancients 🌟</strong><br>Wise as Athena, eloquent as Cicero - you hold the torch of wisdom high. Lead on, enlightened one!</p><p>So, how did it go? As always, let us know in the comments below!</p><p>All the best,</p><p>Sean Kelly</p><p>Managing Editor</p><p>Classical Wisdom</p> <p><a href="https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/p/weekly-wisdom-quiz-18b" target="_blank">- Enlace a artículo -</a></p> <p>Más info en https://ift.tt/KQRJGk4 / Tfno. & WA 607725547 Centro MENADEL (Frasco Martín) Psicología Clínica y Tradicional en Mijas. #Menadel #Psicología #Clínica #Tradicional #MijasPueblo</p> <p>*No suscribimos necesariamente las opiniones o artículos aquí compartidos. No todo es lo que parece.</p>